Livability Score

40
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Entertainment (4) F
Food and Drink (2) F
Fitness (2) F
Groceries (1) F
Parks (16) F
TAPOVAN Sri Chinmoy Peace Park
Park
Sticks West Community Park
Park
Sticks Allison Community Forest
Park
Sticks East Community Park
Park
Pebble Beach Recreation Site
Park
Tricia Way Community Park
Park
Pebble Beach DL 63
Park
Laughlin Lake
Park
Shops (7) F
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Mayne Island (F)

2. Pender Island (F)

3. Piers Island (F)

4. Galiano Island (F)

5. Saturna Island (F)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Galiano Island.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.2% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Piers Island (F)

2. Mayne Island (F)

3. Pender Island (F)

4. Galiano Island (F)

5. Saturna Island (F)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Galiano Island is 101/100 - which is 18% lower than British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Mayne Island (D)

2. Pender Island (F)

3. Galiano Island (F)

4. Piers Island (F)

5. Saturna Island (F)

crime C+

Galiano Island crime rates are 4,048 per 100k, which is 33% lower than British Columbia
Property Crime
3,298 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
751 crimes per 100k B
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Piers Island (B+)

2. Saturna Island (B)

3. Galiano Island (C+)

4. Pender Island (C+)

5. Mayne Island (C)

employment B-

The median income in Galiano Island is $74,935 - which is 13% lower than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$74,935 D-
Unemployment Rate
0.1% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Piers Island (A+)

2. Galiano Island (B-)

3. Mayne Island (B-)

4. Pender Island (C+)

5. Saturna Island (C)

health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
North Galiano Volunteer Fire Department - Retreat Cove Hall
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Mayne Island (A-)

2. Galiano Island (F)

3. Pender Island (F)

4. Piers Island (F)

5. Saturna Island (F)

housing B-

Galiano Island home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
Home Price
n/a B+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
N/A F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Piers Island (A+)

2. Saturna Island (A)

3. Mayne Island (B+)

4. Galiano Island (B-)

5. Pender Island (C+)

schools D+

The Galiano Island graduation rate is 89% - which is 4% higher than British Columbia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
89% B+
Elementary Schools (1) F
Galiano Community School
High Schools (0) F
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Saturna Island (B+)

2. Pender Island (B+)

3. Piers Island (C)

4. Galiano Island (D+)

5. Mayne Island (D+)

ratings F

Galiano Island has an overall rating of 25% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes F
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Mayne Island (A-)

2. Pender Island (B)

3. Galiano Island (F)

4. Saturna Island (A+)

5. Piers Island ()

Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

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Galiano Island Area Facts

  • Galiano Island has a Livability Score of 40/100, which is considered poor
  • Galiano Island crime rates are 5% lower than the Southern Gulf Islands average
  • Cost of living in Galiano Island is 1% higher than the Southern Gulf Islands average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Galiano Island? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      TAPOVAN Sri Chinmoy Peace Park
      Sticks West Community Park
      Sticks Allison Community Forest
      Sticks East Community Park
      Pebble Beach Recreation Site
      Tricia Way Community Park
      Pebble Beach DL 63
      Laughlin Lake

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Galiano Island? Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Galiano Island.
      Drive to Work
      27%

      12% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      equal to the CDN average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Galiano Island? The cost of living in Galiano Island is 101/100 - which is 18% lower than British Columbia.
      Galiano Island
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Southern Gulf Islands
      100

      same as average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Galiano Island? Galiano Island crime rates are 4,048, which are 33% lower than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      4,048 per 100k people

      4% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 25

      4% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Galiano Island? The median income in Galiano Island is $74,935 which is 13% lower than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $74,9359% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      54%15% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      0%

      99% lower than the CDN average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Galiano Island a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Galiano Health Clinic

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Mayne Island Health Centre

      B- Housing

      What are Galiano Island home prices? Galiano Island home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      78%

      16% higher than the CDN average

      D+ Galiano Island Schools

      Does Galiano Island have good schools? The Galiano Island graduation rate is 89% - which is 4% higher than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      40%

      58% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      F User Ratings

      Is Galiano Island a good place to live? Galiano Island has an overall rating of 25% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      25%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      25%

      1 total surveys

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